Redefine Possible: Detroit International Women's Day Innovation Summit

DTE Energy Headquarters, 1 Energy Plaza, Detroit, 48226

GDG Detroit

Welcome to Redefine Possible: Detroit International Women's Day Innovation Summit Detroit IWD Innovation Summit - Redefine What's Possible in Detroit PARKING INCLUDED

Mar 29, 12:30 – 8:00 PM (UTC)

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Key Themes

AIAR/VRAccessibilityCareer DevelopmentCommunity BuildingDataDesignInclusionInternational Women's DayIoTMobileWebWomen Techmakers

About this event

Welcome to the 4th Detroit International Women's Day Innovation Summit @ DTE Energy! (w FREE PARKING)

Complete Registration: https://bit.ly/compass2025

"Redefine What's Possible in Detroit"

Join us for the 4th Detroit International Women’s Day Innovation Summit on Saturday, March 29 at DTE Energy for an energizing day of talks, workshops, and celebration dedicated to women in technology. Guided by Women Techmakers’ 2025 global theme, “Redefine Possible,” this summit will explore how women are redefining the boundaries of what technology can achieve—especially in AI and emerging fields—while actively shaping its future. Attendees will hear from local and international speakers about cutting-edge innovation, share best practices for career advancement in tech, and connect with peers who are equally passionate about championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Hosted in partnership with Compass and GDG Detroit, this event is part of Women Techmakers’ largest annual campaign and embodies the spirit of International Women’s Day by spotlighting women’s contributions and catalyzing conversations on new opportunities in technology. Expect a day filled with insightful panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions, all designed to inspire participants to challenge assumptions, overcome barriers, and boldly reimagine what’s possible in tech.

We look forward to celebrating International Women’s Day with you and fueling Detroit’s tech community to shape a more inclusive, innovative tomorrow.

When

When

Saturday, March 29, 2025
12:30 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

Registration & Breakfast
Mindfulness & Meditative Yoga
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Unlock Your Future: How to Master Community Networks for Invisible Career Advantages
The AI Era and Your Digital Footprint: What You Need to Know
Inclusive Smart Mobility: Enhancing Social Inclusion through Technology
Your Natural Blueprint: Redefining Your Impact and Presence, Unlocking Leadership
Building a Global Tech Career Through Experience
Speed Networking with Scope Focus
Lunch Break & Networking
Redefine What's Possible in Detroit Panel Discussion
Resilient Minds, Thriving Careers: Mental Health Strategies for Women in Tech
Breaking Into Cybersecurity
When the Imposter is Me: Overcoming Self-Doubt to Lead and Innovate
Tech Unfiltered: Changing The Game
Closing Remarks & Prizes
Happy Hour & Networking

Speakers

  • Brittany McGee

    @ OptimizeEV

    Founder and CEO

  • Hoda Solati

    @ BraunAbility

    UX/UI Researcher & Designer

  • JC Price

    Scope Focus

    Founder

  • Jenna Ritten

    @ IBM

    Chief Developer Advocate & Architect

  • Jessica Hoopfer

    @ Checkout.com

    Manager, North America - Enterprise Sales

  • Kanika Mohan

    @ IBM

    Product Manager

  • Kavitha Bangalore

    @ Cleveland Clinic

    Cybersecurity Analyst

  • Lorrena Black

    @ She Served LLC

    Founder and CEO

  • Mattalynn Darden

    @ Comerica Bank

    SOC Analyst

  • Shantalea Johns

    @ Wayne State University

    Director of Continuing Education, Assistant Professor

  • Shima Solati

    @ BraunAbility

    UX/UI Researcher & Designer

  • Shruti Agarwal

    @ Levelwing Media LLC

    Business Analyst

Panelists

  • Ida Byrd-Hill

    @ Automation Workz

    CEO

  • Lia Moore

    @ Coo-Lio

    CEO

  • Lisa McKenzie

    @ Freudenberg e-Power Systems

    President & General Manager

  • Megan Torrance

    @ TorranceLearning

    CEO

Moderator

  • Tim Moore

    @ Clixie AI

    CEO

Hosts

  • Anika Raisa Chowdhury

    @ University of Michigan Transportation and Research Institute

    Data Scientist and Computer Engineer

  • Anitha Palanivel

    OneMagnify

    Senior Database Administrator

  • Ankita Guha

    @ Freudenberg Group

    Data Analyst Programmer

  • Bandhan Kaur

    @ Excelerate America

    Software Engineer

  • Divya Lakshmi

    @ Nucor Corporation

    Business Technology Testing Intern

  • Huda Hussaini

    @ ETAS

    Cyber Security Software Engineer

  • Jenna Ritten

    @ IBM

    Chief Developer Advocate & Architect

  • Kanika Mohan

    @ IBM

    Product Manager

  • Medha Muppala

    @ Jameo

    Product Designer

Partners

Google Women Techmakers logo

Google Women Techmakers

Compass Detroit logo

Compass Detroit

DTE Energy logo

DTE Energy

GDG Detroit logo

GDG Detroit

NSBE Detroit logo

NSBE Detroit

Grand Circus logo

Grand Circus

Google logo

Google

SHPE Detroit logo

SHPE Detroit

College for Creative Studies logo

College for Creative Studies

Automation Workz logo

Automation Workz

MCWT logo

MCWT

Scope Focus logo

Scope Focus

Organizers

  • Dave Koziol

    Little Caesars

    GDG Organizer

  • Jenna Ritten

    IBM

    Lead Architect & Chief Developer Advocate

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